Staff Ground Station Infrastructure Manager

The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo.

Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. Were not building toward this future. Were already in it.

Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents covering more than 72 million square kilometers in partnership with leading satellite operators mobile network operators Tier-1 chipset makers and OEMs worldwide. And were just getting started.

At the heart of it all is Skylos commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. Its the infrastructure that makes true anywhere anytime connectivity possible.

When you join Skylo youll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices automotive and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the worlds most remote places.

This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters at a company thats already proving it works

Skylo Technologies is a global NTN service provider based in Mountain View CA offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Skylo works with existing satellite operators network operators and device makers to provide subscribers with a connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks anywhere anytime. Skylos focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows for machines across critical industries such as agriculture maritime logistics mining and others in addition to mass-market consumer devices.

Skylo is hiring a Staff Ground Station Infrastructure Manager for our network implementation team. Reporting directly to the Director of Network Implementation the selected candidate will own the Install deployment and lifecycle management of Skylos global ground station infrastructure. The role includes planning building commissioning and monitoring ground station sites in partnership with satellite operators colocation providers and equipment vendors worldwide. This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a visible impact in the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup focused on an exploding market segment.

• Own end-to-end infrastructure for Skylos global ground station footprint from site review through commissioning and steady-state operations.

• Define site requirements and standards for power UPS/generator backup HVAC grounding physical security and rack/shelter layouts.

• Oversee installation of network systems RF chains baseband and server equipment and site networking (fiber backhaul redundant connectivity).

• Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning and handover to operations with complete as-built documentation.

• Manage vendors integrators and colocation partners scope schedules SOWs and on-site execution across multiple countries and time zones.

• Maintain an accurate inventory and spares strategy for ground station hardware RF equipment and site assets.

• Drive site audits safety compliance regulatory and licensing coordination and equipment certifications.

• Serve as the escalation point for site-level incidents outages and critical infrastructure issues.

• Plan and execute site upgrades capacity expansions and technology refreshes.

• Build repeatable deployment playbooks MOPs and automation to scale rollouts efficiently.

• Mentor engineers and field teams; set technical direction for ground station infrastructure.

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications Electronics or a related field.

• 10 years of experience in deploying and managing satellite ground stations teleports or telecom/data center infrastructure.

• Expertise in RF systems antenna installation site power and environmental systems structured cabling and site infrastructure monitoring.

• Proven track record of multi-site multi-country deployments with external vendors and partners.

• Familiar with infrastructure automation monitoring tools and Git-based workflows.

• Strong troubleshooting analytical and optimization skills across RF infrastructure and network layers.

• Excellent collaboration communication and documentation skills in cross-functional environments.

• Willingness to travel internationally to ground station sites.

• Ability to work well with people around the globe and be both highly motivated and motivating.

With employees working across three continents Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide culture encourages a flexible approach to work and we offer an attractive range of benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option-based equity program

• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision and retirement plan

• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement

• A generous time-off policy holidays and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad

• A once-in-a-career opportunity to operate the worlds first commercial live direct-to-device satellite network

• Access to a world-class team across software hardware chipsets telecom satellite and network virtualization

• Open transparent inclusive culture that blends Silicon Valley Nordic and South Asia characteristics

The estimated base salary range for this role is $180000 $187000. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant training.

In addition to base salary Skylo offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans paid time off and equity options.

Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion color ancestry national origin caste sex sexual orientation parent or caregiver status political affiliation gender gender identity or expression age disability medical condition pregnancy genetic makeup marital status or military service consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.

Required Experience:

Manager